Sportswriter Dave Rahme notes that Syracuse University has the best run defense in the Big East, but adds that the Orange will need every ounce of grit to defeat the well-rested Pitt at home, especially with the loss of five key players.

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Orangecast: Football Edition, a podcast from The Post-Standard, features sportswriter Dave Rahme. Before every Syracuse University football game, Dave will preview the match-up in a format you can listen to online or download to your MP3 player.